让我们面对现实吧,我们住在我们工作的地方. As a matter of fact, a job opportunity is among the top reasons that people move. 和, tremendous career opportunities and low-cost of living are why many professionals are choosing to work in Omaha.

While a job opportunity might be the catalyst for their move, 当专业人士来到奥马哈, 内布拉斯加州, they find a distinctly fun culture and one of the best work-life balances in the country. This thriving city in the heart of the Heartland, is powered by a youth movement – 平均年龄为35岁.8岁(低于全国平均水平38岁).1). And with non-stop service to 33 airport destinations, answering that wanderlust call is as easy as saying “now boarding.”

Let’s explore some more reasons why Omaha is such a great place to work and call home.

高排名城市

Omaha is that rare gem of a city that offers an affordable lifestyle, 有竞争力的薪水, 以及文化至上的商业环境. So, it’s no wonder that others have taken notice and assigned us high-praise.

生活成本低

Whether you’re just starting out or have a growing family to care for, Omaha has the resources and opportunities to help you make the most of your circumstances.  

平衡工作与生活

Trying to juggle a successful career with a meaningful, engaged life away from the office can be a struggle at times. 值得庆幸的是,奥马哈有 more than 250 parks on over 11,000 acres of parkland which means you’ll find plenty of fun activities that can rejuvenate the soul after a long work week. These are just some of the reasons Omaha was named No. 5 on a list of Cities with the Best Work-Life Balance 由SmartAsset.

领导奥马哈43班合影

Many employers in Omaha offer flexible working arrangements, excellent benefits and professional development opportunities, like Leadership Omaha (class outing pictured here). 

大型体育赛事

  • 大学生世界大赛 – held every June at Charles Schwab Field in downtown Omaha.
  • NCAA篮球锦标赛 – Omaha has succumbed to March Madness multiple times, hosting opening rounds and regionals at CHI Health Center Omaha.
  • U.S. 奥运会游泳选拔赛 – Omaha has hosted the best swimmers in the nation as they compete to represent Team USA in the Olympics.
The sun sets over TD Ameritrade Park on June 17, 2015 during the Miami vs. Florida 大学生世界大赛 baseball game in Omaha, Neb.

The sun sets over the stadium during a Miami vs. Florida 大学生世界大赛 baseball game in Omaha,Neb. 萨拉·霍夫曼/奥马哈世界先驱报

积极的生活方式

  • 徒步旅行通过 Fontenelle森林 – a 1,400英亩的森林和小径, 自然中心, 孩子们的营地, 树梢绳索课程和野餐设施. 
  • Biking through urban and rural trails – appropriately called 发现之路, each twist and turn winds through a different part of the city.
  • Disc golf and pickleball leagues – a vibrant and passionate base of participants keeps these games going from early Spring through late Fall.
Woman riding a zip line at Fontenelle森林 Tree Rush.

TreeRush冒险公园 is situated on 6 acres just north of the Fontenelle森林 Nature Center. After a course briefing guests ages 7 to adult climb into a main tree platform where they can choose from 7 different trails that are color-coded according to level of difficulty. 步道被标记为初学者到专家. They consist of 100 challenging elements made of rope, 电缆和木材, 包括超过10条滑索. The most challenging trails are up to 55 feet above the ground with views of the Missouri River and downtown Omaha.

表演艺术

  • 美国中西部芭蕾舞团 – providing cultural enrichment through 跳舞 programs of the highest quality.
  • 奥马哈交响曲 – an essential resource for orchestral performances, 音乐娱乐, 和90多年的教育.
  • 奥马哈剧院公司 – one of the largest children’s theaters in the nation, 服务300多人,000 people each year at home and on national tour. 
  • 奥马哈表演艺术 -提供了最好的百老汇, 爵士乐, 跳舞, and popular entertainment at the Orpheum Theater and Holland 表演艺术 Center.
阳光透过公园里的树木照射进来

The Holland 表演艺术 Center offers sleek urban modernism inside and out. With bold design and finely engineered acoustics, this performing arts center is among the best in the country.

美术

  • 奥马哈夏季艺术节 -吸引了超过75个,来自整个地区的1000名顾客, this festival is universally regarded as one of the finest in the Midwest.
  • 乔斯林博物馆 ——画廊, theater and cafe housed in a 1931 art deco building with a huge new addition in progress.
  • 贝米斯当代艺术中心 – offers an international artist-in-residence program, 临时展览及委托, 创新的公共项目.
  • 金子 – Established in 1998 by international artist Jun Kaneko and his wife Ree, 金子 is an open space for creativity with four major programming themes: Design, 的想法, 表演, 和创新.
阳光透过公园里的树木照射进来
Jun Kaneko的作品. Mission Clay, Fremont Project,1993-1995

Truth be told, this list is just scratching the surface. 发现更多关于 住在奥马哈.

不仅仅是一个生活和工作的好地方. 奥马哈是生活的好地方.

Whether you’re thinking of relocating to Omaha or moving back after time away, we’re here to help connect you to the people and resources that will make Omaha your home.